"Roar!"
A deafening dragon roar suddenly echoed across the skies, shaking the entire valley. The giant dragon, formed purely from golden lightning, soared through the heavens. Its colossal body, stretching thousands of feet long, gleamed with dazzling golden light. Every flick of its tail distorted the surrounding air, accompanied by fierce winds.
Its massive golden eyes held no emotion, only the pure flow of energy. Despite lacking consciousness, it still exuded a terrifying and oppressive aura.
On a distant mountain peak, countless members of the Gu Clan gazed at the astonishing sight, their faces filled with deep fear. Some even knelt down, trembling.
Even high-ranking elders gasped in shock, their eyes wide with horror.
"This... this is the power of the Nine Mysterious Golden Lightning?"
"It's terrifying! Just its aura alone is so overwhelming. If it erupts, the entire mountain range could be leveled!"
"What is the young lord trying to do? Is he planning to refine such terrifying power?"
The Gu Clan experts were buzzing with discussions, their eyes filled with awe.
"What is Father trying to do?"
At that moment, two childish voices sounded from afar: Xian Yue and Wushuang stood at the edge of a cliff, curiously watching the massive golden thunder dragon in the distance.
Though still young, they could feel the terrifying, oppressive force radiating from the scene.
"He is trying to enhance his strength before the final battle. He's planning to refine the power of the Nine Mysterious Golden Lightning into a Lightning Calamity Pill," Xiao Yi Xian gently explained with a smile, exchanging a glance with Cai Lin.
"Calamity Pill?" Xian Yue tilted her head in confusion.
"It's a rather unique type of pill. Its main ingredient is the lightning from pill tribulations."
She continued to explain, and though the children listened intently, they only half understood. Still, they nodded, realizing it was a significant event.
At that moment, the sky suddenly began to ripple with intense energy.
His figure appeared beside the golden thunder dragon. In his hands was a massive cauldron.
The cauldron was bronze-colored, covered in intricate, mysterious runes. Standing several feet tall, its metallic sheen glimmered under the sunlight.
Gu Fei took a deep breath and formed a hand seal. A terrifying suction force exploded from the cauldron.
"Boom!"
With a loud crash, the golden thunder dragon was sucked into the cauldron.
Though the process seemed straightforward, it was extremely dangerous. The sheer power of the lightning could have torn him apart. Yet, he remained calm as if performing the most ordinary task.
As the dragon was drawn into the cauldron, the sky grew dark with swirling clouds and rolling thunder, as if the heavens themselves were witnessing and cheering for the upcoming pill refinement.
He scanned the surroundings with his deep gaze, then sat cross-legged in mid-air, beginning the process of refining the Lightning Calamity Pill.
Countless herbs floated through the air like fish in a vibrant sea. Some were golden, others silver, and some emitted a faint fragrance. Each one was a rare and precious medicinal herb, worth a fortune.
With a wave of his hands, the herbs obediently flowed into the cauldron.
Sizzle!
They sizzled the moment they entered the cauldron, instantly being refined under the intense heat into pure medicinal energy, merging with the golden liquid inside.
As more and more herbs were added, the golden liquid began to shift colors, becoming more vibrant. Flickers of lightning occasionally danced across its surface, giving it a magical appearance.
For half a month, he maintained intense focus, constantly controlling the changes within the cauldron. Even a slight mistake could ruin everything.
Finally...
At noon on the fifteenth day, a soft crack sounded from the cauldron.
"Crack!"
Golden light burst forth from the cauldron. The once golden liquid had completely dried up, leaving behind a single fist-sized pill that shimmered like pure gold.
Golden lightning crackled around the pill, its power so immense that it seemed to shake the heavens and earth.
The Ninth-Grade Mysterious Pill, the Lightning Calamity Pill, was successfully refined!
Looking at the pill, which represented months of effort, Gu Fei smiled in satisfaction. However, he didn't immediately consume it. Instead, he closed his eyes in contemplation.
Moments later, he opened them with renewed determination.
"System, use one million emotion points to grant me an epiphany."
As soon as he made the request, an indescribable sensation enveloped him.
He felt as though his consciousness had left his body, entering a mysterious space.
In this space, countless arcane runes and laws flowed, embodying the most fundamental truths of the universe.
His spirit wandered through this mystical space, continually comprehending these profound principles.
As time passed, his understanding of the Dao deepened, and his cultivation rose steadily.
He didn't know how much time had passed when he abruptly opened his eyes, which shone with brilliance.
Boom!
An overwhelming force exploded from within him, instantly sweeping through the entire Gu Realm.
Late Seven-Star Dou Saint!
In this epiphany, Gu Fei had directly advanced to the late stage of the Seven-Star Dou Saint!
This rate of progress was mind-blowing.
Not long ago, he had only been in the mid-stage of Seven-Star. Now, within such a short time, he had already crossed a major threshold. His talent was truly astounding.
At this level, even advancing by a single stage was akin to crossing a vast chasm.
"Phew..."
He let out a long breath, a faint smile forming on his face. He could clearly feel how much stronger he had become.
However, he wasn't content to stop there.
His eyes landed on the pill, and he raised an eyebrow.
"With this, I might even be able to break through to the Eight-Star Dou Saint realm!"
He murmured, eyes filled with anticipation.